White outside, white inside...

C'mon in and see what's going on since the walls have been painted white.



There were white slipcovers on the Ikea loveseats, but when I discovered these on sale for 20 dollars, Carol and I flew to Ikea and literally ran through the store to get the last two before they were gone forever! I called every other day for two weeks and it was worth it. They're soft and comfy with white roses on a tan background and subtle enough to go with everything. Love these for winter and I'll switch back to white for summer.




As much as I ADORE the Scandinavian all white homes such as Annette's, my place beckons for a blast of color in winter and this vintage pillow was happy to oblige. There is a magenta orchid on the t.v. which doesn't show in this pic. Window candles are welcoming and charming all winter long.



The tree is still in place, sans Christmas decor, and I'm loving that too! The tall vintage window with frosted and etched panes was a happy find for 10 dollars at a church thrift shop. A little scrubbing and it provides perfect height in the corner.

This is the living room before the walls were painted, new curtains and slipcovers added. Sand dune. See the pinkish tone? Oh, and I've replaced the mirror with Ruth Orkin's 'American Girl in Italy' which doesn't show up in the bottom pic because of the glare.

Favorite mercury lamp with etching was the third try before I found the best one for this corner. The painted round wicker table has a pretty sheer netted cover which graces the floor for a touch of softness, while still allowing the texture and beauty of the table to show.

Here's a close up of the 'London Stripe' curtains, which are perfect for the casual beach cottage look that I was going for. Nubby linen and pale stripes ceiling to floor disguise the small cottage windows.

Now I'm searching for a vintage French clock (bigger) to replace the one here or a Mora clock for the corner where the tree is. I'm open for suggestions...

Well, it's always a work in progress and that's the fun of it. Thanks for visiting.

It was so nice having you!

xo Roberta xo